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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 388.80 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 388.80 and 156.51 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 388.80 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/388.80 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 388.80 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 60,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851.28/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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